Basketball News · LatestYesterday, Oct 13, 2026

Missouri basketball coach Dennis Gates will support Mark Mitchell in court Wednesday as the two-time All-SEC selection seeks a fifth season of eligibility.

Four-star Devin Cleveland is down to three schools: Michigan, Missouri, and TCU. He’ll announce his college commitment on October 16th.

Angel Reese defends Tiffany Hayes. | NBAE via Getty Images Tiffany Hayes was the Robin to Angel McCoughtry’s Batman.  For years, the duo was synonymous with the Atlanta Dream. Hayes played 10 seasons in the ATL, from 2012 to 2022 (skipping 2020 in the Wubble). She even, coincidentally, shares a nickname, “Tip,” with one of Atlanta’s most famous celebrities in rapper T.I. She was there in 2013, the last time the Dream were in the Finals, averaging 12.4 points across eight postseason games...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 08: Darius Acuff Jr. #5 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball against Adou Thiero #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) | Getty Images Throughout his eight...

Former NBA champion Jason Kidd told Monte Poole on "Dubs Talk" why he won't dismiss the aging Golden State Warriors as a 2026-27 title contender.

Jon Horst and the Milwaukee Bucks have some tough decisions to make to finalise the roster.

Angel Reese continues to silence her critics as she helps lead the Atlanta Dream to the WNBA Finals, proving she’s much more than a social media star. Angel Reese might be one of the most criticized athletes in professional sports, but she’s quickly making her haters look foolish. For years, Reese has dealt with constant…

Angel Reese has a national championship and is now headed to the WNBA Finals. Is it time to reconsider the debate with Caitlin Clark? For years, Caitlin Clark has been considered the face of women’s basketball, while Angel Reese has constantly been criticized and compared to the Indiana Fever superstar. But at what point do…

Angel Reese is taking over the WNBA spotlight as Atlanta prepares for the Finals, and her growing success is becoming impossible for critics to ignore. Angel Reese might be the most hated player in the WNBA, but she’s also becoming one of the league’s biggest success stories. And that should terrify her critics. For years,…

MACAO, CHINA - OCTOBER 6: Cooper Flagg #32 and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Dallas Mavericks pose for a photo as part of 2026 NBA China Games on October 6, 2026 in Macao, China. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Dallas Maveri...

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green expressed skepticism about NBA referees consistently enforcing the league’s new emphasis on offensive players using their off-arm to create separation, arguing that such calls typically disappear once the regular season begins. As the Warriors prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season, Green addressed the league’s preseason officiating adjustments during […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green calls out NBA refs as total phonies over new points of e...

LeBron James has never been shy about showing his respect for Michael Jordan, and he made a major comparison to tie that reverence together. During the height of Michael Jordan’s career, two MJs were synonymous with greatness: Michael Jordan and music superstar Michael Jackson. "I used to catch the Bulls games on WGN. … It […] The post LeBron James compares watching Michael Jordan’s Bulls to Michael Jackson doing moonwalk at Grammys appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green revealed that his viral conversation with Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. during Saturday’s preseason matchup included a warning about teammates potentially “plotting against you” if the young guard dominates the ball too frequently. During Golden State’s 111-106 victory over Sacramento, Green was spotted offering advice to Acuff […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green’s viral Darius Acuff Jr. conversation featured warning about ‘guy...

New York Knicks owner James Dolan tabled contract extension talks for Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart as the season begins. One former New York Knicks great believes that’s the right move. During media availability and promotion of NBC Sports’ second season with NBA media rights, Anthony weighed in on the contract extension situation and said […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart won’t love Carmelo Anthony’s take on contract extensions appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The deadline is Oct. 19 and most likely he turns down the option, but that can make him free agent.

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 12: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the New York Knicks goes up for the rebound during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12, 2026 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via...

So far during preseason, the Lakers have made some progress in the defensive department. And Walker Kessler certainly thinks they are going to be better than many people think. “I think people aren’t taking into account how good our perimeter defense is going to be with some of these guys,” Walker Kessler said after the first day of training camp. “I’m just being completely honest. I think that a lot of guys are very smart on the perimeter, positionally; [they] can play really good defense.” ...

With too much money already committed to other players on the roster, the Orlando Magic might be forced into trading Anthony Black as contract extensions stall.

Giannis Antetokounmpo became eligible for a contract extension with the Miami Heat on Oct. 1. However, holding off until January, or even until the 2027 offseason, would allow him to sign for substantially more money. Because the Milwaukee Bucks traded him to Miami on July 6, his current options are limited as he can extend for three years and $194 million, or two years and $135.1 million. Jan. 6 is the six-month mark following the trade. On that date, Antetokounmpo becomes eligible for a fou...

The bright colors of the NBA Cup are back for a new season.

The Celtics have added a bunch of wings over the past few years and they all can play, so where does that leave Hauser?

The Atlanta Dream will play Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals at State Farm Arena, the home of the Atlanta Hawks. The franchise announced the decision Tuesday morning and moved Game 3 up one day to Oct. 21 to accommodate the move. Game 4 stays on Oct. 24. The Dream and the Golden State Valkyries open the best-of-seven series on Saturday, with Golden State hosting the first two games. The Dream wanted a bigger venue than Gateway Center Arena at College Park. That arena has been the team's home ...

Games were set to be played at the Dream's 3,500-seat arena.

Olivia Miles may have grabbed more headlines, but Napheesa Collier still defined the Lynx in 2026.

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 25: Alexandre Sarr #20 of the Washington Wizards dunks the ball during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during a 2025-26 Emirates NBA Cup game on November 25, 2025 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/N...

Napheesa Collier. | Getty Images Retrospectively, Napheesa Collier’s absence, presence and future defined the 2026 WNBA season for the Minnesota Lynx. Maybe, had the Lynx not experienced another early and underwhelming playoff exit and instead, as many expected, were preparing to play in the WNBA Finals, this wouldn’t be the case. But when looking back on how the segments of the season unfolded for Minnesota, it’s hard not to see everything Lynx-related through the lens of Phee. The Lynx were...

New York Knicks head coach Mike Brown has urged young forward Pacome Dadiet to become more aggressive offensively, emphasizing that the Frenchman must be willing to take open three-point shots if he wants to earn a larger role during the 2026-27 NBA season. Dadiet, selected with the 25th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, […] The post Mike Brown wants Pacome Dadiet shooting more appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Damian Lillard, Ja Morant, Kel'el Ware, Derik Queen and Kristaps Porziņģis headline our fantasy basketball draft rankings breakdown of the season's most polarizing ADP values.

The shift would let the Dream host games at a bigger venue.

Eddie Johnson thinks Michael Jordan is the reason John Havlicek isn't talked about today.